Later Living Carer (Nights)

Trust Housing Association Limited; Duns; On-site; GBP 35,129,000 - 35,542,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing support

Paid training and development

Uniform provided

SVQ support

SSSC membership paid

PVG Disclosure check paid

Job summary

Trust Housing Association Limited is hiring a Later Living Carer (Nights) in Duns, Scottish Borders. This permanent, night-shift role offers 35 hours per week on a 4-day average rota, with a pay rate of £14.04 per hour and enhanced benefits. You will support older customers to stay independent, safe and well at home, building trusting relationships.

We value kindness, reliability and teamwork. Training is provided, and role-specific benefits include uniform, SVQ support, paid SSSC membership and

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to help customers stay independent and safe.
• Demonstrate kindness, reliability and effective communication.
• Work as part of a team to support older adults in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, daily routines and mobility.
• Support with medication, nutrition and daily wellbeing.
• Keep accurate care records and report changes to the team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient

Reliable

Team player

Job description

Later Living Carer (Nights)

Why Join Trust?

At Trust, we help people live independently, safely and with dignity. As part of our supportive, values-led team, you’ll make a positive difference to older people across Scotland every day. We offer competitive pay above the minimum wage, aligned with Living Wage rates, generous annual leave and pension contributions. You’ll also receive wellbeing support, paid training and development, and, where applicable, role‑specific benefits such as uniform, SVQ support, paid SSSC membership and a paid PVG Disclosure check.

About the Role

As a Later Living Carer, you will provide high‑quality, person‑centred care that helps customers stay independent, safe and well in their own home.

You will support customers to maintain their dignity, choice and wellbeing while building positive relationships that help people feel valued, safe and confident.

A Typical Day Might Include

A typical day might include supporting customers with daily routines, personal care, medication, mobility, nutrition, wellbeing and companionship, while working with colleagues and keeping accurate care records.

About You

We’re looking for someone kind, patient and reliable who communicates well, works as part of a team and cares about helping older people live with dignity, choice and independence.

You don’t need to be a digital expert, but you should be comfortable using online systems, emails and digital records as part of your day‑to‑day work.

Vacancy Summary

This role is based at Longfield Crescent, Duns, Scottish Borders TD11 3FG.

Hours: 35 hours, over an average 4 days per week, on an 2‑week rolling rota

Salary: £14.04 per hour

Contract type: Permanent / Full‑time (night work)

This is a permanent position of 35 hrs per week and is a lone worker role. An example rota is provided below:

Week 1

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 21:30 to 07:30

Wednesday and Thursday – off

Week 2

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – off

Wednesday and Thursday – 21:30 to 07:30

Important Information

Trust is committed to fair, inclusive and values‑led recruitment. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. This role requires PVG Scheme membership and/or an appropriate Disclosure check, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. No agencies please.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)??